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Madonna Receives Seven Honors at 2026 VMAs
Madonna received seven honors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, while Taylor Swift, Nirvana and other artists also received awards or performed.
Madonna received seven honors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia and received the inaugural Artist Director Honors. Madonna opened the ceremony with Bring Your Love and Danceteria, joined by Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx. Her VMA performance was her first since 2003 and her fifth time opening the show. Madonna also won Artist of the Year and Best Dance for Confessions II – The Film.
Taylor Swift's night included the world premiere of Patient Zero, which she directed. The VMAs paid tribute to George Michael with performances by RAYE, SOMBR, Teddy Swims and Adam Lambert. Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic received the Video Vanguard Award on behalf of Nirvana's surviving members. SIENNA SPIRO won Best New Artist and performed Great Expectation. BLACKPINK’s LISA won Best Pop for Dream.
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